Bret McKenzie

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Characters played by Bret McKenzie

Figwit (uncredited) — The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Briefly seen elven escort.

Elf Escort — The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Elven guard accompanying travelers.

Nitwit Onset Performer — A Minecraft Movie (2025)

Physical performer for Nitwit during on-set filming sequences.

Lindir — The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

Elven herald in Rivendell.

Martin — Austenland (2013)

The resort’s chauffeur and stablehand, Martin flirts with Jane Hayes and begins a romance with her after they share a kiss and witness a foal’s birth. He later rejects her over her public interactions with actors, although the relationship was scripted, and is sent to the airport to repair the deception.

Nige — Two Little Boys (2012)

Nige is one of the film’s central characters, a man living in Invercargill whose friendship with Deano has become strained because of his perceived emotional dependence. After moving in with Gav, he accidentally runs over and kills a Norwegian backpacker, then asks Deano to help conceal the body.

Career Overview

Bret McKenzie has 30 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Middle-earth (Tolkien) with 3 titles. Signature works include Austenland, Flight of the Conchords: Live in London, Two Little Boys. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
30
Birth Date
1976-06-29
Birth Place
Wellington, New Zealand

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q910486), public domain (CC0).